Expressing support for the designation of the week of September 15 through September 21, 2025, as "Rail Safety Week" in the United States, and supporting the goals and ideals of reducing highway-rail grade crossing-related incidents, fatalities, and injuries.

House Resolution

H.Res. 798

119th Congress

Expressing support for the designation of the week of September 15 through September 21, 2025, as "Rail Safety Week" in the United States, and supporting the goals and ideals of reducing highway-rail grade crossing-related incidents, fatalities, and injuries.

In Committee

Introduced:Dec 1, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Frederica Wilson

D - FL

Cosponsors

0

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Transportation and Public Works

Summary

This resolution designates September 15-21, 2025 as Rail Safety Week to raise awareness about safety at highway-rail grade crossings and railroad tracks. It notes that 97% of all rail-related fatalities in 2024 were from crossing and trespassing incidents, with 2,260 incidents causing 260 deaths and 762 injuries that year.

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This resolution designates September 15-21, 2025 as Rail Safety Week to raise awareness about safety at highway-rail grade crossings and railroad tracks. It notes that 97% of all rail-related fatalities in 2024 were from crossing and trespassing incidents, with 2,260 incidents causing 260 deaths and 762 injuries that year.

Last updated: 12/27/2025

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Designates September 15-21, 2025 as Rail Safety Week
In 2024, 2,260 highway-grade crossing incidents caused 260 deaths and 762 injuries
52% of crossing incidents and 68% of fatal incidents occurred at gated crossings
97% of all rail fatalities in 2024 were from crossings and trespassing
Supports Operation Lifesaver nonprofit rail safety education program
Coordinated observation with Canada and Mexico

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

Raises awareness among motorists and pedestrians about dangers at railroad crossings. Supports ongoing efforts by Operation Lifesaver, the rail industry, and DOT to reduce preventable deaths. Encourages communities to participate in safety education campaigns. May save lives by increasing public awareness of proper behavior at grade crossings.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Transportation and Public Works

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

798, 119th Congress (2025). "Expressing support for the designation of the week of September 15 through September 21, 2025, as "Rail Safety Week" in the United States, and supporting the goals and ideals of reducing highway-rail grade crossing-related incidents, fatalities, and injuries.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hres-798